Tech investors chased a lot of high-growth stocks with high valuations in 2020. However, that strategy backfired in 2021 as concerns about inflation and higher interest rates crushed many of those frothier growth stocks.
If you are new to investing, it can be a daunting task to take that first step and invest your money. With thousands of stocks and investment options out there, the big question is -- where do you start? As with any endeavor, it takes time to understand the markets, the industrie
Vertex Pharmaceuticals (NASDAQ: VRTX) has been a big disappointment for investors in 2021. While the S&P 500 index soared nearly 30%, Vertex's shares are down 5%.
Many stocks can beat the market in a given year. But to do it for five years in a row is something special, and that compounding growth can be incredibly meaningful for its shareholders. Here are three stocks that have achieved that five-year feat: Innovative Industrial Propertie
Citrix Systems’ stock (NASDAQ: CTXS) rose by 16% in the last twenty-one trading days. In comparison, the broader S&P500 index rose by 3.9% over the same period. The stock had declined in October-November after CEO David Henshall stepped down in early October. The shar
TORONTO (Reuters Breakingviews) - Every year, Breakingviews’ hive mind puts together predictions and prescriptions for the future. As the pandemic taught those engaged in fortune telling, it’s a mug’s game. But t
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Shares of Zoom Video Communications (NASDAQ: ZM) surged higher on Thursday, adding as much as 5.9%. As of 2:56 p.m. ET, the stock was still up 5.8%.
British scientists will be studying whether higher doses of a cheap and widely used steroid called dexamethasone could work better for patients with severe COVID-19 compared to the standard low doses, they said on Thursday.
Looking at units outstanding versus one week prior within the universe of ETFs covered at ETF Channel, the biggest outflow was seen in the SPDR Portfolio S&P 500 Growth ETF, where 25,800,000 units were destroyed, or a 10.3% decrease week over week. Among the largest underl
College is not cheap, as Iʻm experiencing firsthand at the moment. But one thing that has made the payments a lot more manageable is the fact that I started investing a long time ago, specifically for college, when the kids were wee ones. It doesnʻt take a huge initial investment
If there's one thing thriving during the pandemic, it's cybercrime. The work-from-home trend has created an appetizing target for hackers, as employees have often accessed secure company networks from devices that may not be fitted with the same protection as those in the office.
Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) had the sort of 2021 that investors dream about. The coin skyrocketed more than 12,000% in a year. If you had invested $100 back in January, you'd be a millionaire now.
Both the broad S&P 500 stock market index, and the technology focused Nasdaq 100 index are reaching all-time highs right now. But a cohort of the most innovative technology stocks has been crushed in recent months, amid rising concerns about potential interest rate increases
Today, I am kicking off a new video series covering my top dividend growth investing stocks for 2022 and beyond. Specifically, I'll be covering what I call DGIF stocks.
Are you actually a buy-and-hold (and hold some more) kind of investor? Or, do you find yourself tempted to lock in profits after a stock rally or wait for big pullbacks to step into the names on your watch list? Many of us often slip into the latter mindset, even if we know the f
Stock Market Today Mid-Morning UpdatesOn Wednesday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average was up by 25 points as it nears a record high. Tesla stock continues to climb on news that its CEO Elon Musk has stopped selling company stock. Markets closed on a mixed note on Tuesday following
According to Barrons, there were over 1,000 initial public offerings (IPOs) in 2021 -- one of the largest years ever for IPOs. However, this also means that finding the highest-quality stocks out of this large pool was increasingly difficult.